CRISPR-Cas9: A GENOME EDITING TOOL AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN PLANT BIOLOGY

Abstract

After the discovery of molecular structure of DNA by Watson and Crick in 1953, many Scientists have developed different gene editing methodologies that can influence the genetic material of cells and organisms for well-being of mankind. Among the different findings, one of the great findings is CRISPR-Cas 9 system. It is one of an easy and effective technique for genome manipulation. Over the years, it is one of the popular methods of genome editing as it is easy to manipulate, efficient and have wide applications in gene mutation and transcriptional regulation in plants. In this review, we are discussing about CRISPR-Cas9 and its applications in plants biology and its future prospects.